What is a Map good for?

When would you use the map on the left, and when would you use a map on the right?

Can you Map a Device?

Today we will focus on the physical parts of a "black box device". It is common to use the term "black box" to refer to a deviceis typically closed to inspection. Your only access is through a well-defined input and output.

How did Wikipedia Map it?

Is a Map the Best Way to Learn About it?

Sample Maps from UM Classes